Rookie Wes Unseld Leads Bullets From Bottom
Wes Unseld, a rookie and former Louisville All American, lifted the last place Baltimore Bullets to a surprise rise this season. He is a top candidate for NBA Most Valuable Player as Podoloff Cup voting looms, while Elvin Hayes is favored to win Rookie of the Year.
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Rangers rally past Penguins after 0-2 deficits
The New York Rangers erased 0-2 and 3-1 deficits to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 on Bob Nevin and Vic Hadfield’s third period goals. Toronto Maple Leafs shut out the Los Angeles Kings 4-0 as Oakland Seals beat Chicago 4-1.
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Palmer seeks Orioles fifth starter role after early 1960s fame
Series hero Jim Palmer now competes for a regular spot with the Baltimore Orioles. Once the youngest World Series winning pitcher in 1966, he faces arm and back troubles, a minor-league descent, and a spring showcase to prove fitness and control under manager Earl Weaver. He recalls past highs and fears public doubt as he returns to the mound in Florida.
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Santa Barbara All-Star grid clash seeks NCAA sanction
The North vs South high school All-Star game in Santa Barbara aims to gain NCAA approval for its August 2 kickoff at LaPlaya Stadium. Organizer G Norman Bacon says sanction is required to protect student athletes’ collegiate eligibility and proceeds benefit county Boys' Clubs.
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South vs North All Stars set for charity game link
Bacon confirms NCAA sanction needed before staging the all star contest. Last year the event raised 9000 for Boys' Clubs, with Cabrillo Santa Barbara and other schools listed among North and South participants. Coaches to be chosen after sanction. Wednesdays results include New Orleans over Miami 107 102 and Dallas 122 100 Minnesota.
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Royals' young pitching gives Gordon cautious optimism
At Fort Myers, Joe Gordon previews the Kansas City Royals 1969 ascent with a focus on youth. He notes a strong, promising crop of pitchers like Nelson, Bunker, Rooker, Morehead and Wickersham plus veterans in spring contention, while stressing open competition and depth of 130 players in the organization.
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